Fruitvale Station
Summary
Fruitvale Station
Based on the actual events of a fatal police shooting, this movie drama tells the story of Oscar Grant’s last 24 hours – a young African American who was shot by the police during New Year’s Eve 2008/09.
This movie might serve as a starting point for an interdisciplinary teaching project on #BlackLivesMatter.
Critical edition
Fruitvale Station. Directed by Ryan Coogler, The Weinstein Company, 2013. 85 min., FSK 12